Amend the constitution

He added the government has to clearly specify its next selection so people can have the information before they vote.The party has also requested that the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) should include in the draft version mechanisms to give the public the power in anti-corruption issues. It said the draft constitution will need to have a mechanism and system which will allow the public to participate in anti-corruption; while protecting citizens, socio-political organistions that go against corruption and protect witnesses as a part of judicial procedure.The draft constitution should have principles and mechanisms in order to prevent the intervention of the judicial system from central to localities, and contain corruption acts in all levels. … [Read more...] about Thailand: Democratic Party requests to amend temporary constitution

The amendments of Constitution 1992 must clearly define responsibilities and authority of the office of President. Delegates emphasised the necessity to clearly define the people’s power in the revised constitutionThis is among seven major orientations for amendments and supplements to the 1992 Constitution proposed by the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee at the 13th National Assembly. The proposals were declared by the Chairman of the NA Law Committee Phan Trung Ly at the NA’s discussion on the constitution amendments on August 4.According to the NA Standing Committee, the amended and supplemented constitution should cover the political regime; economic regulations; culture, education, science and technology; protection of socialist Vietnamese Fatherland; human rights, citizen rights and obligations; organisation of State apparatus; and techniques to formulate regulations of the Constitution.The amended constitution should also specifically clarify roles, … [Read more...] about Amended constitution to clearly define authorities

At the opening ceremony of the session on May 20, Mr. Phan Trung Ly, Head of the Editorial Board of the Committee on Drafting Amendments to the 1992 Constitution, presented a Report on the collection of opinions on the Constitution.Ly said nearly 26.1 million opinions have been collected and more than 28,000 conferences, seminars and discussions have been held on the issue after four months.In general, the majority of the opinions agreed to the main content of the draft amendments, Ly said, stressing that many opinions are zealous, intellectual and responsible./. By Hai Minh … [Read more...] about NA discusses draft amendments to Constitution

GOVERNMENT No: 01/NQ-CP SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIỆT NAM Independence – Freedom – Happiness ___________________ Hà Nội, January 03, 2012 RESOLUTION Key solutions for directing the implementation of the social-economic development plan and State budget estimate in 2012 Despite many difficulties and challenges in 2011, the national economy has, as guided by the sound leadership of the Communist Party and drastic measures taken by the Government, as well as fuelled by efforts exerted by sectors and agencies of all levels, the business community and people, moved positively and obtained an array of significant achievements in curbing … [Read more...] about Key solutions for directing the implementation of the social-economic development plan and State budget estimate in 2012

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM* PREAMBLEThroughout their millennia-old history, the Vietnamese People, working diligently and creatively and fighting courageously to build and defend their country, have forged a tradition of patriotism, solidarity, humanity, justice, resilience and indomitableness, and have created the civilization and culture of Vietnam.Since 1930, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam founded and trained by President Ho Chi Minh, our People have waged a protracted struggle full of hardship and sacrifice for national independence and freedom and for their own happiness. In the wake of the triumph of the August Revolution, on September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Proclamation of Independence, declaring the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. With the will and strength of the entire nation and the assistance of friends around the world, our People have gained great … [Read more...] about The constitution of the socialist republic of Viet Nam

Deputy Danh Ut from Kien Giang Province states his opinion to the draft amendments to the 1992 Constitution at a discussion of the National Assembly yesterday. — VNA/VNS Photo Lam Khanh HA NOI (VNS) — Most lawmakers agreed with the draft amendments to the 1992 Constitution at a discussion yesterday. They praised the revisions for being carefully and seriously prepared and reflecting the aspirations of people from all walks of life. However, they proposed making a few changes before the draft went before the National Assembly (NA) for voting at the end of the legislative body's session. Regarding regulations on NA operations, many deputies agreed that the NA Standing Committee should not have the authority to dictate tasks for NA committees as regulated by the draft constitution. Deputy Phung Van Hung from Central Highlands Gia Lai Province said the regulation would limit the active and independent operation of NA committees and proposed that the Standing … [Read more...] about NA deputies reach partial concensus over amendments to the constitution

HA NOI (VNS)— To change or not to change the country's name was among the topics discussed by National Assembly deputies during a working session on the draft amendments to the 1992 Constitution in Ha Noi yesterday.Most deputies wanted to keep the name of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam instead of changing it back to Democratic Republic of Viet Nam.Deputy Do Ba Ty from the northern province of Dien Bien said that the current name was synonymous with the nation's success in national democratic revolution and independence, reflecting the determination of the Party, the country and the people to build a socialist republic state.Noting that the name was officially enshrined in the 1980 Constitution and the 1992 Constitution, Ty said: "Changing the country's name could cause negative consequences, and it may be distorted that we are giving up our determination to build a socialist republic state.""The change may also cause difficulties to administrative procedures."Agreeing with his … [Read more...] about National Assembly deputies mull raft of changes to the Constitution

Addressing the conference, Chairman of the committee Tran Van Hangemphasised that amending the Constitution that amendments to theConstitution is a great political event of the country and requires theinvolvement of all people. Collecting publicopinions will reflect the will and desire of people based on the basicprinciples of the State, which is of the people, for the people and bythe people, he said. The delegates’ opinions focusedon the institutionalisation of foreign policy, the role of the NA andthe collaboration between the NA, the President and the Government indeploying foreign policies and ideological and practical foundations forthe amendments and supplements to the authorisation to ratify treaties.The opinions will be submitted to the NA Standing Committee before March 15, 2013. Earlier, on January 8, a national conference to collect publicopinions on the draft amendments to the 1992 Constitution was broadcastlive across the country.-VNA … [Read more...] about Opinions gathered for Constitution amendments

Ha Noi (VNS)— The Government yesterday heard citizens' comments about the amendments being considered to the country's Constitution on a forum it organised on its website. Two senior officials, Nguyen Van Phuc, vice chairman of the National Assembly Economic Committee and deputy chairman of the committee drafting the amendments, Deputy Minister of Justice Hoang The Lien, and Pham Quoc Anh, president of the Viet Nam Lawyers' Association, were invited to the event. Asked why the Constitution is being revised now, Lien said it has been 20 years since the last revision was made (in 1992). The last revision six years after the adoption of the renewal process was approved at the 7th National Party Congress in June 1991, which gave top priority to economic development. To achieve that goal, the country's political system had to be adjusted by making a seminal change, switching from a centrally-planned to a market economy. In the 20 years since the amendments were made, much … [Read more...] about Constitution to reflect switch from central planning to market economy

Deputy Minister of Justice Hoang The Lien spoke to the newspaper Thoi bao Kinh te Viet Nam (Viet Nam Economic Times) about proposed changes to the nation's Constitution, which was last revised in 1992. What are the likely changes to be made to the 1992 Constitution? A major change will be reform of the State apparatus. What is good in the 1992 Constitution we will keep it, including the organisation and distribution of powers. It is important to delineate clearly that the National Assembly is the legislative body while the Government is the executive agency and the courts are the judiciary. It is important to hold high the principle that State power is unified, with the National Assembly at its centre. Regarding the rights of citizens, what was written in the 1980 Constitution met only basic standards. The 1992 Constitution perfected them further. However, as the country is integrating internationally, the issue of human rights should be treated with serious consideration in the … [Read more...] about Constitution needs modernising